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This blog is my blissful journal of happiness. It’s about everything I adore and people I love. Thanks for stopping by. If you would like to write me, please feel free to email me: diana.mieczan@hotmail.comHave a jolly good day!

Holy Moly! Have you heard of this incredible deer town? Nara is
the awesome city in Japan where Sika deer are regarded as national treasures and
are free to roam as they please!

The bizarre thing is that with the city's population of 300,000 people and more
than 1,000 deer, it seems that everyone just gets along perfectly fine! Supposedly the locals are so used to those
rascals being around that some were even given nicknames like Chloé and Santé.
Also, I read that they behave exactly as they would in the forest. They just eat
grass, walk about and enjoy an occasional deer-biscuit from tourists.

Could you imagine leaving your home in the morning
for work and meeting a horde of deer on your way like it’s no big deal? Wow, totally a
place to visit, don’t you think? I’m mesmerized!

Ha! Finally the perfect pairing:
coffee + nap = coffee nap:) If by any chance you suffer from a late-afternoon
slump on regular basis, the key to fix it is a 20 minutes coffee nap! Supposedly
it’s the best thing ever to get energized in no time - even scientists think
so!

The idea is that you drink a bit of coffee, and then lie down for some
shut-eye quiet time. During that time, your body relaxes and rests, and just
when it's time to get up, the caffeine kicks in, so you rise refreshed and ready to face the rest of the day. I’m so
trying this today! You?

Clever! Have you seen Romo’s instagram feed? This 22-year old creative soul recently
started a little project where he captures scenes of his hands engaging in various
(awesome) activities. The idea came to him after he realized that our hands are
one of the most active parts of our body and he wanted to showcase the things
his hands are up to every single day. What I love most about this project is
the sheer creativity behind every single shot. So cheery, fun and beautifully captured,
don’t you think?

It’s a common drink in India based on steeped cumin seeds. After
Cheryl’s recommendation, I’ve tried it a few weeks ago and I can't get enough of it! The mix of fresh garden herbs combined with cumin seeds makes for the most delicious health tonic that eases digestion and promotes
hydration.

So if you’re bored of sipping on plain water, here is how you can make a bottle of your own jeera water on a fly:

In a skillet,
toast 1 teaspoon of whole cumin seeds for about 3 minutes over medium heat,
shaking the skillet so they don't burn. Next, stuff a few handfuls of fresh
herbs such as mint, parsley, cilantro or thyme in a tall glass water bottle and
using a funnel, add the toasted cumin seeds. Fill the bottle with filtered
water and drink throughout the day while topping off the water as you use it. Ta dah!

In a big way, summer for me is about spending as much time as humanly possible by a lake or a sea! And ever though Balazs and I are not planning a tropical trip anytime soon, I'm excited for our weekend getaways, where I can spend the whole time in my trusty swimsuit eating watermelon and dipping my toes in a cool lake water while chatting away with friends.

So, whether you’re
planning to spend the next few weekends by a lake or a
relaxing holiday somewhere magical - here are 9 very wearable, totally foxy and
incredibly flattering one-piece swimsuits that will make you feel comfortable in
your skin no matter what!

Which one tickles your fancy? Are you more of a one-piece swimsuit type-of-girl like me or do you prefer bikinis?

Holy Moly! A few days ago Tania wrote about how her family always visits the local French framers' market and it made me daydream about a whimsical French countryside
holiday. Just imagine spending your days getting lost in the little alleys,
taking a breather in one of those family-run little cafes with the freshest croissant, and waking up early to join the whole town for a weekend market
day. I remember when we were in Paris, I spend so much time exploring the
markets, they are just so amazing!

Cheers to the weekend! What are you up to? Tonight, Balazs
is making a hearty dinner to celebrate the beginning of summer and tomorrow we’re
going for a 9-year-old's birthday party. I was promised some pancakes for helping out decorating the garden, so I’m excited, to say the least :) Loves,
have a peachy next two days and I will see you back here on Monday morning.
Fancy going down the internet rabbit hole? Enjoy!

This year, more than ever before, Balazs and I are surrounded by new glowing mamas, adorable newborns and exhausted moms-to-be. Is it the same at your end? It feels like everyone around us got pregnant at the same time - giggle! So, today I'd like to share a few of my favourite newborn + new mom gifts that I've been treating our friends to on rotation for the past few years. Those 14 are tried, tested and loved by our friends, so hopefully they will make great gifts for yours too.

Eek, now I want to get a petite
tiny tattoo :) Do you have one? Austin Tott is a photographer who created a series of images where he matched miniature hand-drawn body art with corresponding backgrounds. The tiny camera and the urban bike are my absolute favourites, but in reality all of them are so beautifully understated, a bit quirky and somehow irresistible. Aren’t they?